Graduate Engineer

Unleash the Power of Multi-Mission Excellence: Safeguarding the Seas for the World's Navies.

Step into a world where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi-mission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities, our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe.

As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our 'five-eyes' Defence customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub-surface operations and unmanned platforms, we are revolutionizing the way naval missions are executed.

We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of game-changing technologies, including state-of-the-art sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems.

Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together, we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide!

Ultra Maritime are seeking a New Graduate Engineers (or programmer or scientist) to join the Dartmouth (Nova Scotia) based engineering teams. This is an exiting opportunity for a new or recent graduate looking to accelerate their development and career while contributing to the development of new and innovative solutions for the Royal Canadian Navy and its partners in the Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) and Torpedo Defence domains.

Aligned with the selected candidate skillsets, the New Graduate Engineers will provide cross-functional engineering and production support. This specific role is for a new graduate with a focus on computer programming and software engineering. The intention of the new graduate position is to provide the selected candidates with a deeper understanding of the business, promote collaboration across functions, and build the basis for a successful engineering career at Ultra Maritime.

Following successful completion of this 24-month role, the New Graduate Engineer will be eligible to transition to a role within a particular engineering function or discipline.

Nationality Requirements

Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role, due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers.

Job Description

The New Graduate Engineer will support one or more of the following engineering and production functions: Systems, Software, Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing and Test.

Responsibilities (tailored to individual’s background):

• Software Design, Development & Testing: Involved in component-level design using Unified Modelling Language (UML), implementation in Java, C++, and React, unit testing, integration, defect resolution, and support for test automation and functional/regression testing.

• Software integration, verification, and defect resolution, including supporting the software test team in the execution of functional and regression testing.

• Collaboration with Acoustics Experts: Learning about our acoustic processing and modelling techniques, to eventually support acoustic modelling efforts. Including MATLAB script development.

• Agile Development & Tooling: Contribute within Agile teams, including support for Jira setup/operation and automation of work package management.

• Data & Reporting: Support continuous improvement and digital transformation initiatives including automated reporting frameworks for KPIs across project and engineering functions.

• Requirements: Participate in requirements definition and management using tools such as DOORS.

• Mechanical Design & Verification: Develop mechanical designs compliant with requirements, conduct performance analysis, design verification and qualification testing.

• CAD (Electrical / Mechanical): Create models, assemblies, drawings, BOMs for new / modified design, production test sets, jig and fixtures in line with standards.

• Documentation: Contribute to the development of technical document, test plans, work instructions and customer deliverables.

Role Requirements:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or an engineering discipline (e.g., software, mechanical, electrical, computer, or an equivalent).

• Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance (Canadian / NATO Secret) required for the role; due to the nature of the programmes, we deliver for our customers.

• Experience with software development (Java, C++ and/or web applications). Ideally 2+ years demonstrable through university, personal or other projects.

• Experience with Linux operating systems and comfortable working on the command line.

• Knowledge or exposure to the systems engineering lifecycle and the concept of requirements.

• Knowledge of Software Engineering best practices, methodologies, processes, and tools, specifically the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

• Experience applying CAD (SolidWorks, OrCAD or similar) to design parts and assemblies for production. Ideally 2+ years demonstrable through university, personal or other projects.

• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite including ideally Access, Power BI SharePoint and Jira tools.

• Strong interpersonal skills, willingness to support others and learn.

• Self-motivated, adaptable to change, proactive, and diligent. Independently takes initiative when opportunities or blockers are encountered.

Desired Skills

• Experience with mathematical modelling tools, such as MATLAB.

• Background in physics and data analysis with a capacity to understand complex acoustic and mathematical concepts.

• Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly AI Inference. Experience tuning Large Language Models is also an asset. 

• Good understanding of software configuration and build management

• Experience using software development and continuous integration tools (CI/CD) such as, but not limited to: Jira, Azure Devops, bitbucket / git repositories, Jenkins, static code analysis tools

• Experience using requirement management tools, such as DOORS or Jama.

Ultra Maritime – Canada offers a competitive wage and vacation package along with medical, vision and dental benefits.  Additionally, we offer the following benefits for all employees:

• 9-day fortnight, condense your two-week schedule from 10 days to 9 days and receive every other Friday off

• Up to 5% RRSP matching after 3 months

• Hybrid working arrangements

• Bonus scheme available to all employees

• Purchase up to one week of additional vacation every year

• Military Leave Options

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.

We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a competitive benefits package including extended health and dental, life insurance, RRSP, deferred profit sharing, optional critical illness insurance, an EFAP and student bursaries

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We encourage regular manager-employee performance feedback, goal alignment and employee development through our Employee Performance Development Plan (EPDP) and offer employee education assistance to allow our people to acquire new qualifications and certifications.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and particularly welcome applications from Women, Aboriginal Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Visible Minorities.

Reasonable accommodation statement: If you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please email [email protected]

Company: Ultra Maritime